Bart Mann, an organizer with the Herrin Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss all of the effort which goes into creating a Thanksgiving Day celebration for the city of Herrin.

Annette McMichael is the Communications Director SAFE, which stands for Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing Our Environment. McMichael sat down with Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss a court case unfolding in Madison County, which could put a halt to fracking in Illinois altogether.

Carbondale businessman John "Mike" Henry stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss his recent announcement to run for Mayor of Carbondale, and the ideas that he has to improve the city.

State Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss all the news surrounding the fall veto session which begins today.

Carbondale Councilwoman Jane Addams stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss a potential property tax increase and to also talk about her announcement to run for Mayor of the city.

LaShonda Thomas with the Jackson County Health Department stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss details regarding the Affordable Care Act.

Williamson County Commissioner Ron Ellis stopped by The Morning Newswatch on Monday morning.

Angie Bailey with the Jackson County Health Department stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the impact that Diabetes is having both on our region, and on our nation.

Tom Imboden, an Associate Professor of Information Systems and Technologies at Southern Illinois University, stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss the concept of "Net Neutrality," and what it could mean in the future for internet users.

State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) stops by The Morning Newswatch to speak about a variety of topics, including fracking, and activity in the General Assembly, including a conversation with Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner (R-Winnetka)